Description We are in search of a Staff Accountant to join our team in the legal sector, located in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide support to our finance department, by handling a variety of accounting functions and working closely with the Controller to deliver timely reports.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and carry out monthly journal entries.

• Work on account balancing, bank reconciliation, as well as month and year-end closings.

• Monitor and maintain daily cash activity worksheet, cash flow forecast, and cash levels.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts and promptly resolve any variances.

• Generate financial and statistical reports, profitability analysis, and workpapers for annual review.

• Analyze account data, track internal metrics, and other key data components to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential areas of improvement.

• Manage the monthly health benefit invoice reconciliation process.

• Support departments during budget planning and execution processes.

• Regularly assess the value provided by third-party vendors.

• Provide all requested information for financial audits under the direction of the Controller.

• Support tax reporting and audits, and cater to ad-hoc report requests. Requirements • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required for the Staff Accountant role.

• Proven experience in a similar role within the Legal industry is essential.

• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) functions is required.

• Knowledge and experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) processes are necessary.

• Demonstrated ability to perform Bank Reconciliations accurately and efficiently.

• Familiarity with General Ledger duties is a key requirement for this role.

• The candidate must be able to prepare and analyze Journal Entries as part of their daily tasks.

• Proficiency in managing Month End Close tasks is essential for this role.

• Experience with Paylocity software is a significant plus for this position.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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